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WO2000048700A1 - Dispositif de fourniture de modeles tridimensionnels - Google Patents

Dispositif de fourniture de modeles tridimensionnels Download PDF

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WO2000048700A1
WO2000048700A1 PCT/JP2000/000929 JP0000929W WO0048700A1 WO 2000048700 A1 WO2000048700 A1 WO 2000048700A1 JP 0000929 W JP0000929 W JP 0000929W WO 0048700 A1 WO0048700 A1 WO 0048700A1
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Yukinori Matsumoto
Kota Fujimura
Kazuhide Sugimoto
Yasuhiro Oue
Toru Kitamura
Osamu Ota
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  • the present invention relates to a three-dimensional model providing device that inputs a three-dimensional shape of an object and supplies a three-dimensional model of the object.
  • a system in which a laser beam is applied to an object such as a person or a bust to obtain a three-dimensional shape image, and based on this, the object is created by a cutting machine.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to realize a practical system that efficiently and effectively provides a real three-dimensional model and three-dimensional shape data to a customer.
  • the present invention provides a stereo model providing apparatus for supplying a three-dimensional model of an object to a customer, comprising: an input unit for inputting three-dimensional shape data of the object; A molding unit for molding a real three-dimensional model based on the obtained three-dimensional shape data, and a recording medium issuing unit for issuing a recording medium capable of recording and reading information when the three-dimensional shape data is input.
  • the recording medium can be read by the three-dimensional model providing device and / or a third device other than the three-dimensional model providing device.
  • the recording medium is capable of recording data identification information.
  • the recording medium is capable of writing new information with the three-dimensional model providing device and / or a third device other than the three-dimensional model providing device.
  • the third device is a game machine
  • the new information is a score evaluated by the game machine as a result of the game.
  • a recording medium information re-input unit capable of reading out the information again from the recording medium on which new information has been written by the third device.
  • a real object model is formed by changing a forming parameter based on information input from the recording medium information re-input unit.
  • the three-dimensional shape data input by the input unit is recorded on the recording medium.
  • the third device is a game machine, reads the three-dimensional shape data recorded on the recording medium, and uses a game program of the game machine.
  • the present invention provides a three-dimensional model providing apparatus for supplying a three-dimensional model of an object to a customer, and an input unit for inputting three-dimensional shape data of the object.
  • a molding unit for molding a real three-dimensional model based on three-dimensional shape data a communication unit capable of communicating with a third device other than the three-dimensional model providing device, and / or the three-dimensional model providing device via a network, And a forming process progress information transmitting unit that transmits forming process progress information of the forming unit to the apparatus.
  • the molding process progress information of the molding unit includes molding completion time information and is displayed on a display unit provided in the device.
  • the communication unit receives information in the device, and changes the parameter at the time of forming the real three-dimensional model based on the information, and the forming unit performs the real three-dimensional model based on the changed parameter. Is preferably formed.
  • three-dimensional shape data is transmitted to the device via the communication unit.
  • the device is a game machine, and the transmitted three-dimensional model shape data is used in the game machine.
  • the present invention provides a three-dimensional model providing apparatus for supplying a three-dimensional model of an object to a customer, and an input unit for inputting three-dimensional shape data of the object.
  • An information notification comprising: a forming unit for forming a real three-dimensional model based on three-dimensional shape data; It has a part.
  • the information communication means for the customer is a mobile phone, a mobile phone number is input in the communication means input unit, and the modeling information is molding process progress information of a molding unit.
  • the information communication means for the customer is an e-mail
  • an e-mail address is input in the communication means input section
  • the modeling information is molding completion information
  • the modeling information is identification information for accessing a server storing the three-dimensional shape data together with the molding completion information.
  • an estimated completion time display unit for displaying a shortest estimated molding completion time, and a molding completion time designating unit for designating a time after the shortest molding completion time comprising: It is preferable to schedule the molding process so as to conform to the completion time specified by the customer in the time designation unit.
  • a processing start receiving unit for receiving a molding processing start time, and to start the molding processing based on the start time specified by the customer.
  • the present invention further comprises: an address means input unit for inputting a delivery address of the real three-dimensional model; and a delivery destination printing unit for printing the delivery address. Is preferred.
  • the apparatus further includes a molding machine selection unit that is connected to a plurality of molding units via a network and selects an appropriate molding machine based on the input address. It is preferable to transmit a three-dimensional shape data to the object.
  • a communication unit capable of communicating with a data base unit for storing the three-dimensional shape data via a network is provided, and the three-dimensional shape data is recorded in the data base unit. It is preferred to do so.
  • a three-dimensional shape data that is read in advance in the data base unit and that generates a new three-dimensional shape data by integrating a plurality of three-dimensional shape data is read. It is preferable to have a combining unit.
  • a server unit for managing the three-dimensional shape data inputted from the input unit, wherein the server unit selects the molding unit, It is preferable to assign the three-dimensional shape data input from the input unit.
  • the selection of the forming section is performed based on the work situation of the plurality of forming sections.
  • the forming part has a parameter setting part which can be specified by the customer with respect to the material or size of the molded product, and the selection of the forming part is preferably performed based on the parameter setting specified by the parameter setting part. It is.
  • At least two of the input unit, the molding unit, and the server unit are connected via a network.
  • a display unit that displays an image of the three-dimensional shape image viewed from an arbitrary viewpoint.
  • a coloring portion for coloring a real three-dimensional model based on the three-dimensional shape data is preferable to have a coloring portion for coloring a real three-dimensional model based on the three-dimensional shape data.
  • the display unit is a display device capable of stereoscopic display.
  • a three-dimensional model providing apparatus for supplying a three-dimensional model of an object to a customer.
  • An evening input unit and a molding unit for molding a real three-dimensional model based on the obtained three-dimensional shape data, wherein the real three-dimensional model is composed of a plurality of parts, some of which are measured.
  • the real three-dimensional model is composed of a plurality of parts, some of which are measured. Based on the three-dimensional shape of the object, it is selected from a plurality of parts prepared in advance.
  • the selected part is further processed.
  • the real three-dimensional model includes at least three parts, the first part and the second part are formed of the same first material, and the third part is formed of a material different from the first material.
  • at least a three-dimensional shape data corresponding to the first part is input, and the forming part forms the first part based on the input three-dimensional shape data, and the formed first part It is preferable to integrate the second and third portions by joining the second and third portions together.
  • a three-dimensional model providing apparatus for supplying a three-dimensional model of an object to a customer, comprising: an input unit for inputting three-dimensional shape data of the object; A recording unit for recording a plurality of inputted three-dimensional shape data; an identification number inputting unit for inputting an identification number for displaying the recorded three-dimensional shape data; And a data output unit that outputs the recorded three-dimensional shape data.
  • the display in the display processing of the three-dimensional shape data in the data output unit, it is preferable that the display can be performed from a predetermined viewpoint range.
  • a viewpoint range is selected according to the identification number, and three-dimensional shape data is displayed on a data output unit based on the selected viewpoint range. is there.
  • a correction unit that reads and corrects the three-dimensional shape data recorded in the recording unit, and writes the corrected data to the recording unit.
  • At least two of the input unit, the recording unit, the identification number input unit, the identification number determination unit, the data output unit, and the correction unit are connected via a network.
  • the data output unit is a display device capable of stereoscopic display.
  • the object is a human, and the input unit further inputs a voice of the object person.
  • the recording unit records sound in addition to the three-dimensional shape data, and the data output unit can output the three-dimensional shape data, It is.
  • the input unit inputs a plurality of facial expressions of the same person
  • the recording unit records the plurality of facial expressions
  • the display / output unit outputs the plurality of facial expressions according to a customer's instruction. It is preferable that the images can be sequentially displayed.
  • the present invention provides a three-dimensional model providing apparatus for supplying a three-dimensional model of an object to a customer, wherein the input unit inputs three-dimensional shape data of the object, and the input unit And a database unit for registering the three-dimensional shape data and the attribute information input from the database, and a display unit for displaying the registered three-dimensional shape data.
  • a correction unit that reads and corrects the three-dimensional shape data registered in the database unit, and re-registers the corrected data in the database unit.
  • a thumbnail image of each three-dimensional shape data is registered in the database section.
  • the thumbnail image is generated as a two-dimensional image viewed from the viewpoint by giving one viewpoint to the one-dimensional shape image.
  • the thumbnail image is generated as a series of two-dimensional images viewed from the viewpoint by giving a plurality of viewpoints to the three-dimensional shape image.
  • the thumbnail image is generated by selecting one of the two-dimensional images captured when the three-dimensional shape data is input and reducing the selected one.
  • the thumbnail image is a reduced three-dimensional shape image in which the amount of data of the three-dimensional shape data is reduced.
  • a billing device is provided, and a billing process is performed on a billing target registered in each database based on the access count.
  • It also has a refund device, and is registered on an overnight basis based on the number of accesses. It is preferable to perform a refund process on the refund target that has been refunded.
  • the display unit is a display device capable of stereoscopic display.
  • a motion input unit that inputs motion information of the three-dimensional shape data input from the input unit; a dividing unit that divides the three-dimensional shape data input from the input unit into a plurality of parts; And a motion recording unit that records the motion information in association with a plurality of parts.
  • the present invention provides a three-dimensional model providing method for supplying a three-dimensional model of an object to a customer via a three-dimensional model providing device.
  • This method comprises the steps of: inputting a three-dimensional shape data of an object; forming a real three-dimensional model based on the obtained three-dimensional shape data; and inputting the three-dimensional shape data.
  • a recording medium issuing step for issuing a recording medium capable of recording / reading information; and the recording medium is the three-dimensional model providing device, and Z or a third device other than the three-dimensional model providing device. It is readable.
  • the recording medium is capable of recording the overnight identification information.
  • the recording medium is capable of writing new information with the three-dimensional model providing device and / or a third device other than the three-dimensional model providing device.
  • the method further includes a recording medium information re-input step of re-reading the recording medium on which the new information is written.
  • a molding parameter is changed to form a real object model based on the information input in the recording medium information re-input step.
  • the input three-dimensional shape data is recorded on the recording medium.
  • the third device is a game machine, and it is preferable that the three-dimensional shape data recorded on the recording medium is read and used in a game program of the game machine.o
  • the method of the present invention is a method for providing a three-dimensional model of an object to a customer via a three-dimensional model providing device, the method comprising inputting three-dimensional shape data of the object.
  • An input step a forming step of forming a real three-dimensional model based on the obtained three-dimensional shape data, and a third model other than the three-dimensional model providing apparatus and / or the three-dimensional model providing apparatus via a network.
  • the molding process progress information of the molding step includes molding completion time information and is displayed on a display unit provided in the apparatus.
  • the information in the device is received, and a parameter at the time of forming the actual three-dimensional model is changed based on the information, and the forming unit performs an operation based on the changed parameter.
  • a three-dimensional model is formed.
  • three-dimensional shape data is transmitted to the device via the communication unit.
  • the device is a game machine, and the transmitted three-dimensional shape data is used in the game machine.
  • the method of the present invention is a method for providing a three-dimensional model of an object to a customer via a three-dimensional model providing device to a customer, comprising: an input step of inputting three-dimensional shape data of the object; A molding step of molding a real three-dimensional model based on the obtained three-dimensional shape data, and a communication means inputting step of inputting information communication means to a customer, and reporting modeling information to the information communication means It is characterized by having an information notification step.
  • the information communication means for the customer is a mobile phone
  • a mobile phone number is input in the communication means input section
  • the modeling information is molding process progress information of the molding step.
  • the information communication means for the customer is an e-mail
  • an e-mail address is input in the communication means input section
  • the modeling information is molding processing completion information
  • modeling information is identification information for accessing a server in which the three-dimensional shape data is stored, together with the molding process completion information.
  • the modeling information is a three-dimensional shape data.
  • the method further comprises an estimated completion time display step of displaying the shortest estimated molding completion time, and a molding completion time designating step of designating a time after the shortest molding completion time. It is preferable to perform the molding process scheduling so as to match the completed time.
  • the method further includes a processing start receiving step of receiving a molding processing start time, and starts the molding processing based on the start time specified by the customer.
  • the method further includes an address input step for inputting a delivery address of the real three-dimensional model, and a delivery destination printing step for printing the delivery address.
  • the method further includes a communication step capable of communicating with the database unit via a network, and the three-dimensional shape data is recorded in the database unit.
  • a three-dimensional shape data synthesizing step for reading out the three-dimensional shape data recorded in the database section and generating new three-dimensional shape data by integrating a plurality of three-dimensional shape data.
  • a management step of managing the three-dimensional shape data input in the input step wherein in the management step, one molding part is selected from a plurality of molding parts, and the input is performed. It is preferable to assign the three-dimensional shape data input in the step.
  • the selection of the forming section is performed based on the work situation of the plurality of forming sections.
  • a parameter setting step in which a customer can specify a material or a size of a molded product, and the selection of the molding unit may be performed based on the parameter specified in the parameter setting step. It is suitable.
  • the mutual data transmission and reception be performed via a network.
  • a coloring step for coloring the real three-dimensional model based on the three-dimensional shape data is preferable to have a coloring step for coloring the real three-dimensional model based on the three-dimensional shape data.
  • the method of the present invention is a method for providing a three-dimensional model for supplying a three-dimensional model of an object to a customer, comprising: a data input step of inputting three-dimensional shape data of the object; And a forming step of forming a real three-dimensional model based on the real three-dimensional model, wherein the real three-dimensional model is composed of a plurality of parts, some of which are previously determined based on the measured three-dimensional shape data of the object. It is characterized by being selected from a plurality of prepared parts.
  • the selected part is further processed.
  • the real three-dimensional model includes at least three parts, a first part and a second part are formed of a first material, and a third part is formed of a material different from the first material.
  • the molding unit forms the first part based on the input three-dimensional shape data; It is preferable that the part and the second part and the second part and the third part are joined together to be integrated.
  • the method according to the present invention is a method for providing a three-dimensional model of an object to a customer, comprising: an input step of inputting three-dimensional shape data of the object; and a three-dimensional input from an input unit.
  • the display in the output step of the display of the three-dimensional shape, can be performed from a predetermined viewpoint range.
  • a viewpoint range is selected according to the identification number, and a three-dimensional shape data is displayed on the data display / output unit based on the selected viewpoint range. Is preferred.
  • the three-dimensional shape data recorded in the recording unit is read and corrected, It is preferable to include a correction unit that writes the obtained data to the recording unit.
  • the object is a human
  • the voice of the target person is further input
  • the voice including the voice is recorded
  • the display and output steps are performed. Is preferably displayed including the sound.
  • the input step a plurality of facial expressions of the same person are input, in the recording step, the plurality of facial expressions are recorded, and in the displaying / outputting step, the plurality of facial expressions are input by a customer instruction. It is preferable to display the images sequentially according to.
  • the method of the present invention is a method of providing a three-dimensional model for supplying a three-dimensional model of an object to a customer, comprising: an inputting step of inputting a three-dimensional shape data of the object; A data management step of registering the original shape data and its attribute information; and a display step of displaying the registered three-dimensional shape data.
  • the method further includes a correction step of reading and correcting the three-dimensional shape data registered in the data management step, and registering the corrected data again.
  • the thumbnail data of each three-dimensional shape data is also registered.
  • the thumbnail image is generated as a two-dimensional image obtained by giving one viewpoint to the three-dimensional shape data and viewing from the viewpoint.
  • the thumbnail image is generated by selecting one of the two-dimensional images captured when the three-dimensional shape data is input and reducing the selected one.
  • the method further includes a charging step, wherein a charging target is registered in the data management step, and a charging process is performed on the recorded charging target based on the access count.
  • the method further includes a refund step, and the refund target is registered in the overnight management step, and a refund process is performed on the registered refund target based on the access count.
  • a motion input step of inputting motion information of the three-dimensional shape data input from the input step a dividing step of dividing the three-dimensional shape data input from the input step into a plurality of parts
  • a motion recording step of recording the motion information in association with a plurality of parts a motion input step of inputting motion information of the three-dimensional shape data input from the input step, a dividing step of dividing the three-dimensional shape data input from the input step into a plurality of parts.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing the configuration of the embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the calibration.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of random pattern irradiation.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a random pattern.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the use of a template.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of a molding die.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another configuration of the molding die.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram showing still another configuration of the molding die.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing coloring using a resist.
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing coloring using a photosensitive agent.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a configuration of pattern projection.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another configuration of the pattern projection.
  • FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing coloring by unnecessary part peeling.
  • FIG. 15 is a diagram showing coloring by unnecessary part peeling.
  • FIG. 16 is a diagram showing coloring using a heat-shrinkable film.
  • FIG. 17 is a diagram showing coloring using a stamp.
  • FIG. 18 is a diagram showing coloring by three-axis driving using an ink jet nozzle.
  • FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example in which an ink jet nozzle and a cutting head are provided side by side.
  • FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a configuration of a three-dimensional data generation device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b) are diagrams for explaining the position of the illumination light source.
  • FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b) are diagrams for explaining the laser beam irradiation device. It is a figure.
  • FIG. 23 (a) and FIG. 23 (b) are diagrams for explaining the position of the illumination light source.
  • FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a configuration of a three-dimensional data generation device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the flow of data input.
  • FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a three-dimensional model supply device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of a method of integrating a real solid model.
  • FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the database. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
  • the data input unit 10 captures an object such as a person or a person's face, and generates an image of the object.
  • the data input unit 10 includes a plurality of color CCD cameras fixed as shown in FIG. 2, and obtains image data of the object at a plurality of positions.
  • the color image data including the color information obtained by the data input unit 10 is input to the modeling unit 12.
  • the modeling unit 12 includes a personal computer or the like, and performs three-dimensional modeling based on a plurality of image data of an object photographed from a plurality of positions to obtain three-dimensional shape data of the object.
  • the three-dimensional shape data includes color data of the object.
  • a method described in JP-A-10-124704 is used.
  • the three-dimensional shape data obtained in this way is input to the molding unit 14.
  • the forming part 14 is, for example, a cutting drill that moves in three axes of x, y, and To create a real three-dimensional model based on the input three-dimensional shape data.
  • the real three-dimensional model obtained in this way is supplied to the coloring unit 16.
  • This coloring section is for coloring the real three-dimensional model. If the object is a person, at least the coloring of eyes, mouth, etc. is performed.
  • the object is photographed using the camera, and an image is obtained. Therefore, it is very safe even when a person or the like is targeted.
  • color data is obtained, and coloring is performed in the coloring section based on the color data. This makes it possible to create a unique, real 3D model with color information.
  • three-dimensional shape data refers to data of three-dimensional shape information of an object, and may include color information.
  • the three-dimensional shape data is obtained by inputting an image in the data input unit and performing a modeling process in the modeling unit.
  • the data input unit may obtain three-dimensional shape data.
  • the three-dimensional shape data obtained by transforming, modifying, integrating, and processing the obtained three-dimensional shape data is also included.
  • the “real three-dimensional model” is a three-dimensional object created by the molding unit based on the obtained three-dimensional shape data, and further includes a three-dimensional object colored by the coloring unit.
  • 3D image is used synonymously with 3D shape data (which may include color information).
  • 3D shape data which may include color information.
  • Pseudo three-dimensional data refers to data that does not have the three-dimensional shape information of the object, but can display the object three-dimensionally. ime VR is equivalent.
  • the “three-dimensional model” means both the above-mentioned real three-dimensional model and three-dimensional data.
  • the data input unit 10 photographs an object using a camera.
  • a camera may be installed on a rail so as to be movable, and the camera may be moved to obtain a plurality of image data.
  • This calibration should be repeated at an appropriate frequency.
  • a camera with a wide-angle lens as the camera. This allows the camera to be located in a relatively small space.
  • the data input unit 10 captures an object with a camera, and then extracts a portion of the object from the image data. Therefore, it is preferable that the background color is fixed and the target portion is easily cut out.
  • the object in the center it is preferable to provide a room surrounded by four sides of one color, and place the object in the center.
  • a room surrounded by four sides of one color
  • place the object in the center it is preferable to place a chair in the center and have the person sit here.
  • the image from behind is relatively less important.
  • the object it is preferable to provide an entrance on one side of the room, allow a person to sit facing the entrance, and make the surfaces other than the entrance side the same color.
  • the target object and the background color are the same color, it becomes difficult to cut out. Therefore, it is also preferable to be able to change the background color (the color of the wall in the room).
  • the color of the wall may be changed by projecting a light beam of a predetermined color from the outside by a projector.
  • the target portion can be reliably cut out regardless of the color of the target object.
  • lighting devices at the four corners of the room so that the illumination of the object is uniform, and illuminate the object so that the entire object is not shadowed.
  • the forming unit 14 creates a real three-dimensional model based on the three-dimensional shape data.
  • a cutting drill that can perform three-dimensional processing as described above can be used for the forming part 14. If the object is a person's face, it is possible to work with the drill in one direction. However, in order to reliably process the nostrils and the like, it is preferable to use a drilling machine that can also rotate in the drill axis direction.
  • a square or a round bar can be considered as a material for the real 3D model.
  • a template a processing object and It is preferable to prepare a new workpiece prototype and process it. As a result, the time required for processing can be reduced.
  • FIG. 6 it is more preferable to prepare a plurality of types of templates, select a template close to the obtained three-dimensional shape data, and process it.
  • a template for a person with a round face and a template for an elongated face are prepared separately, and if the target person has a round face, the template is selected and processed. .
  • This facilitates machining and can further reduce machining time.
  • having a template in this way can reduce the amount of shavings.
  • the obtained template is deformed by morphing so as to approach the shape of the selected template, and then the template is processed. The processing time can be further reduced.
  • the hair portion it is possible to use a template prepared in advance without molding.
  • the hair part is not so important, and if there is a certain type of hair, there is often no problem. Therefore, a plurality of types of this part can be prepared in advance, and selected from those and adopted.
  • the template for the hair part and the template for the face part may be prepared separately.
  • the template of the hair part can be set to black from the beginning, so that the coloring of the hair part can be omitted.
  • the coloring of the hair part can be easily performed as a whole by separately coloring the hair. It is preferable that the entire hair portion is formed so as to cover the upper portion of the face portion similarly to the wig.
  • the hair portion may be a wig with hair as hair.
  • FIG. 7 shows a mold using the flexible film 30 and the ridge 32.
  • the pin mountain 32 is composed of a number of pins 34, each of which is movable and fixed. Therefore, as shown in the figure, the position of one or a plurality of bins 36 is determined in the factory, and this is pressed through the flexible film 30 so that each pin 3 4 Position can be set.
  • the shape of the pin mountain 32 is determined, the shape of the flexible film 30 that covers the pin mountain 32 is determined.
  • the flexible film 30 is a heat-resistant film, it can be heat-formed using a thermosetting resin or the like as a material.
  • the pin 34 of the pin mountain 32 pressed by the pin 36 can be returned to the original position. It can be prepared for molding. Note that the target object is determined to some extent, such as a human face. In this case, it is preferable that the reset plate 38 be formed in a shape corresponding to this shape, and the default shape of the pin mountain 32 be made close to the final shape.
  • the pins 34 of the bin ridges 32 do not all face in the same direction, and may be arranged with their axial directions changed in advance so as to support a curved surface in advance.
  • the pins are moved in a passive manner.
  • the actuators 40 are provided corresponding to the pins 34, and the shape of the pin mountain 32 is changed to a plurality of actuators. It can also be controlled by the drive of 40. Also in this case, it is preferable to provide a flexible film 30 on the upper surface of the pin 34.
  • FIG. 9 shows that each pin 34 is provided corresponding to a spherical surface.
  • each pin 34 extends radially outward, and the actuator 40 is arranged there. Therefore, it is possible to increase the space for arranging each actuator 40 and increase the density of the tips of the pins 34.
  • a human face or the like is originally close to a spherical surface, such an arrangement is preferable.
  • the shape of the pins 34 combined with the tip does not need to be a perfect spherical surface, and can be arranged appropriately according to the shape of the object.
  • the position of the tip of the pin 34 can be individually determined by the individual driving of the actuator 40, and the shape of the flexible film 30 supported by these can be made as desired.
  • a desired real three-dimensional model can be formed.
  • a three-dimensional model may be created by compressing in the depth direction without using the three-dimensional shape data as it is.
  • a relief-like real solid model can be formed.
  • a relief-like real three-dimensional model can be easily formed and can reduce shavings when a cutting machine is used.
  • a characteristic part it is also preferable to extract a characteristic part and form it. For example, by performing edge enhancement processing on the three-dimensional shape data, the characteristic portion of the three-dimensional shape data can be emphasized.
  • edge enhancement processing on the three-dimensional shape data
  • the characteristic portion of the three-dimensional shape data can be emphasized.
  • a real three-dimensional model emphasizing such features, a real three-dimensional model that captures the features of the object can be created.
  • a molding die can be prepared using clay or the like. In this case, clay etc. should be reused.
  • the coloring section 16 colors the real three-dimensional model based on the color data. There are various methods for this coloring, which will be described below.
  • a resist can be applied to the real 3D model and colored using this. This will be described with reference to FIG. First, a resist is applied to the surface of the real three-dimensional model (S11). If the object is a human face, only the face needs to be colored, and in this case, only the face part is targeted. Next, a necessary portion is exposed in a predetermined pattern or is thinly cut with a drill or the like, so that the resist in this portion is partially peeled (S12). This partial peeling is performed on the colored portion of one color. Then, one color is applied to the peeled portion (S13). Then, it is determined whether or not the coloring has been completed for all colors (S14).
  • the process returns to S11 to perform the next coloring.
  • a material that repels the paint for coloring only the portion where the resist is not peeled can be colored.
  • the resist is quite thin, and there is no problem if the part that does not peel off is left as it is.
  • it is also preferable to cover the whole with a durable protective film or the like. Also, in this method, it is better to have as few colors as possible. Therefore, if it is a human face, it is preferable to simplify it to some extent, such as coloring eyes with black and lips with red.
  • coloring is performed using a photosensitive agent.
  • a photosensitive agent is applied to the real three-dimensional model (S21).
  • a pattern is irradiated based on the color data, and the photosensitive agent is exposed (S22).
  • a fixing process is performed on the photosensitive agent to fix the color (S23).
  • pattern irradiation as shown in FIG. 12, light from a light source may be applied to a real three-dimensional model (three-dimensional object) coated with a photosensitive agent via a projection pattern.
  • a transmission type liquid crystal panel can be used.
  • a pattern can be directly irradiated to a real three-dimensional model from CRT.
  • the real three-dimensional model is a face, and exposure is performed by a single irradiation from the front.
  • one projection panel can be used to expose the entire face (half-circle).
  • the depth direction is compressed and the real three-dimensional model is formed into a relief shape, uniform exposure can be easily achieved even in the case of this exposure.
  • silver halides such as silver bromide, silver chloride and silver iodide can be used as the photosensitive agent. These sensitizers are applied to the surface of a real three-dimensional model, dried, and then exposed.
  • the real three-dimensional model is a three-dimensional object, and in many cases, it is not possible to achieve sufficiently uniform exposure depending on the direction of the surface. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, it is also preferable to provide a plurality of projection patterns corresponding to the directions of the surface of the real three-dimensional model, and to expose the photosensitive agent from a plurality of directions. In this case, it is preferable to perform masking so that the amount of light in a portion where light from a plurality of projection patterns is superimposed does not become too large. In this case, it is preferable that the positions of the light source and the projection pattern are fixed, and that the masking is variable according to the actual three-dimensional model.
  • the actual solid model is colored (S31).
  • unnecessary portions are peeled off with a drill or the like (S32).
  • S32 a drill or the like
  • the necessary parts can be colored.
  • the color of the raw material itself is set to black for the portion above the mouth and red for the portion below the mouth.
  • apply a flesh-colored paint to the whole.
  • the g, black hair, hair, and red lips are formed by cutting and removing paint from the eyes, hair, and mouth.
  • a pattern was printed on a heat-shrinkable film, Is preferably attached to the real three-dimensional model.
  • a heat-shrinkable film Is preferably attached to the real three-dimensional model.
  • a water-soluble polymer such as PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) is thinly coated on a film formed of polyvinyl chloride or a fluororesin to give printability (print).
  • PVA polyvinyl alcohol
  • a stretchable cloth may be used instead of the film.
  • the features are eyes and mouth. Therefore, it is also preferable to color only the eyes and mouth. In this case, the arrangement position often expresses a characteristic rather than its shape. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17, it is also preferable to provide two eye stamps and one mouth stamp, and press them against the surface of the real three-dimensional model to color them.
  • the eye stamp is movable in the lateral direction of the face
  • the mouth stamp is movable in the vertical direction of the face
  • the position of the stamp is adjustable. If the stamp is formed from a deformable substance such as a sponge-like material, coloring can be easily performed even if the surface is not flat.
  • the sponge-like material can easily contain a coloring agent.
  • the nozzle of the ink jet As shown in Fig. 18, it is also preferable to drive the nozzle of the ink jet with three axes (rotation of the real three-dimensional model, movement of the nozzle in the y and z directions). Thereby, a predetermined place can be colored. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the nozzle of the ink jet can be provided together with a cutting head having a forming drill. As a result, molding and coloring can be performed almost at the same time, and an effect that only one control mechanism is required is obtained. In addition, even if the coloring is performed after the molding is performed once, the same movement can be performed based on the same data, so that the effective coloring can be performed.
  • the actual three-dimensional model can be colored by the impact dot method using a wire dot and an ink ribbon.
  • the obtained three-dimensional shape data is three-dimensionally formed by laminating and bonding a plurality of papers.
  • the target shape is divided into a plurality of parallel surfaces corresponding to the respective papers to be laminated and bonded.
  • a plane may be a plane orthogonal to the Y axis (vertical axis) assigned to the three-dimensional shape data.
  • the three-dimensional shape data it is also preferable to display the three-dimensional shape including the color on the display, and to show the real three-dimensional model to be created in advance.
  • the final real three-dimensional model may be the head alone or the whole.
  • the face becomes too small, so it is preferable to use two heads or the like. It is also preferable that some of such variations are facilitated and selectable.
  • this device be integrated as one device and installed in a game center or the like. As a result, an image can be obtained in the same manner as when a user enters the apparatus and takes a picture. Then, after waiting for a while, the doll of the real three-dimensional model appears in the outlet. In the same way as a photo sticker, a doll for the user can be created. Also, it takes a certain amount of time to create, and it is preferable to issue a card and exchange it for a doll with this card. In this case, the user's doll should be automatically ejected to the outlet by the card reader.
  • FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a three-dimensional data generation device according to another embodiment.
  • the light irradiating unit 200 irradiates, for example, a person or an object such as a person's face with a random pattern, a slit pattern, or a coded pattern assigned on the panel 201.
  • the illuminated pattern light is once reflected by the reflecting section 202 and then projected onto the object 203.
  • an image of the object irradiated with the pattern light is photographed by an image input unit 204 such as a CCD camera, and a modeling unit 205 extracts the object from the obtained images by the method described above. To generate a 3D image.
  • the distance between the light source and the object should be set to be sufficiently large, as shown in Fig. 21 (b).
  • the size of the entire device becomes extremely large.
  • the irradiation pattern is once reflected by the reflecting section 202 and then projected onto the object.
  • laser light may be irradiated from the light irradiation unit 200 in addition to the pattern light as described above.
  • Laser beam irradiation equipment basically has the structure shown in Fig.22. That is, in FIG. 22 (a), two-dimensional scanning is made possible by changing the traveling direction of the beam-like laser light by using a galvano mirror or a polygon mirror.
  • the beam-shaped laser light is once converted into a slit light by a cylindrical lens, and the traveling direction is changed using a galvanomirror or a polygon mirror to obtain a two-dimensional laser beam. Enables scanning.
  • the blind spot problem also occurs when a pattern-illuminated object is input.
  • a lens with a longer focal length may be used, and the distance between the camera and the object may be set to be sufficiently large.
  • the size of the entire apparatus becomes extremely large. Therefore, an image of the object irradiated with the pattern reflected on the reflection part is taken by the camera. This makes it possible to increase the distance from the object to the camera while keeping the overall size of the device small, and as a result, it is possible to reduce the blind spot.
  • FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a configuration of a three-dimensional data generation apparatus according to still another embodiment.
  • the image input unit 240 is for photographing the object from a plurality of directions and inputting the image data. There are a plurality of image input units.
  • the data input section 240 has an image input section 241.
  • a part of the data input part includes a parameter input part for data input, specifically, a data input reference parameter setting part for appropriately determining white balance and exposure. Have two.
  • the modeling unit 244 calculates three-dimensional shape data of the object based on the plurality of images obtained by the data input unit.
  • a method described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-124704 is used.
  • parameters such as white balance and exposure are automatically determined in one data input section (S10). This can be easily determined by using functions such as an auto white balance and an automatic exposure provided in a normal camera.
  • the determined parameters are notified to the other input unit (S11). Then, in each data input section, the notified parameter setting is set in the parameter setting section inside each data input section (S12). In other words, these data input sections do not automatically determine the parameters, but set the parameters notified from outside.
  • the parameter set determined by one data input unit is set as a common parameter set, and based on this, an image is input to all data input units to obtain a consistent quality image. Input becomes possible.
  • each data input unit individually set appropriate parameters
  • one parameter is determined as a criterion, and this is set to a common parameter. Can input an image satisfying the same property.
  • the reference parameter is automatically determined by one data input unit.
  • the operating parameter may be determined separately.
  • the method of the present invention is also applicable to the case of creating a pseudo three-dimensional image of the object, that is, a time such as QuickTime VR. Is valid. By using this method, it is possible to avoid the problem that the color changes when the object is rotated and displayed.
  • the three-dimensional model providing device includes an input unit for inputting data and a molding unit. These may be integrated or may be connected to a network as shown in FIG.
  • the input unit has a memory card issuing unit, and the three-dimensional model providing device issues a memory card to the customer when a face is input. In this memory card, the identification number of the input face three-dimensional shape data and the actual three-dimensional shape data are recorded. ⁇
  • the customer waits for the end of the molding process while using another game machine.
  • the content of the issued memory card is read by another game device, and the recorded three-dimensional shape data is displayed or displayed on another game device. It is preferable to be able to replace the character in the game.
  • the score recording conventionally only name input was performed, but it is also preferable to display the three-dimensional shape data recorded on the memory card together with the score recording.
  • the game score of another game device is additionally recorded on the memory card. It is also preferred to do so. If the size, coloration parameters, or the number of generated stereoscopic models to be molded are determined based on the recorded scores, customers will be able to use more game machines. It will be possible to encourage.
  • the device issues an identification number for identifying the customer, and if the customer inputs the identification number at each game machine, the memory card is not required to be issued.
  • the e-mail address or mobile phone number entered by the customer may be used as the identification number, or the total number from the start of business may be used as the identification number.
  • the game machines in the game center are connected to a network, it is preferable to display a message notifying the end of the molding process on the game machine used by the customer.
  • a separate display panel (completion display panel 260) shall be provided within the game center, and the identification number of the completed product shall be displayed here. Are also suitable.
  • a molding completion notification may be sent by e-mail to the mobile phone 261 or a mobile terminal having an e-mail function.
  • the shortest time for completing the formation of the real three-dimensional model at the time of inputting the face, and thereafter, when the time desired by the customer is specified, start the formation of the real three-dimensional model.
  • the customer can predict the time at which the real 3D model will be available and have the advantage of being able to obtain it at the desired time.
  • the molding start time is specified in advance when the face is input, and the score obtained up to this time is recorded in the real 3D model. It is also preferable that the setting is made so as to influence the molding result of the model.
  • a three-dimensional shape data is preferably transmitted by e-mail to a customer who does not need a real three-dimensional model but only needs three-dimensional shape data.
  • the customer inputs the delivery address when inputting the face, and prints out this address along with the molding of the 3D model. .
  • the completed real 3D model is packed, the printed destination label is affixed, and it is handed over to an appropriate delivery company, so that the delivery procedure can be performed extremely easily.
  • a three-dimensional shape data is transmitted to a geographically closest molding machine based on the delivery destination address, After performing the molding process with this molding machine, it is preferable to deliver it to a designated delivery destination.
  • Such a method can reduce the time and cost required for the actual solid model to be delivered to the customer.
  • the 3D model providing device is connected to the data base via a network. On the base of the evening, the 3D shape of the face of the celebrity already entered
  • Three-dimensional shape data by CG synthesis such as Shilling Hill, or three-dimensional shape data from a customer's friend, as well as three-dimensional shape data of small items such as glasses and earrings, are recorded and managed.
  • the three-dimensional model providing device has a user interface unit, and a customer can list various data registered on the database from the user interface unit and designate desired data.
  • the specified data is integrated with the customer's own three-dimensional shape data, and the molding unit generates a real three-dimensional model.
  • the customer can generate a virtual real three-dimensional model in which the idle is more closely aligned with the user.
  • a virtual realist wearing jewelry that is not actually worn Can generate body models.
  • a three-dimensional model providing device there may be a case where not only one but also a plurality of molding devices exist. These plural molding devices may have the same specifications or different specifications. As different specifications, there are various cases, for example, where the size of a real solid model that can be formed is different, the material to be formed is different, and the forming method is different (such as a cutting method and a stereolithography).
  • the scheduling unit is composed of a computer such as a personal computer, and manages the processing progress status of each connected molding apparatus and information of data in a processing waiting state.
  • each molding device also has in advance information on the average molding time per one-dimensional shape data.
  • the three-dimensional shape data that has been subjected to the modeling process in the modeling unit is sent to the scheduling unit once. Then, the data is transmitted to an appropriate molding device according to the working condition of each molding device.
  • a suitable molding apparatus is usually a molding apparatus that has the shortest waiting time for processing.
  • the customer can specify in advance the parameters at the time of molding, such as the molding size, in the user input space section.
  • the scheduling unit does not always select the one with a short processing wait, but rather selects the molding equipment that satisfies the parameters specified by the customer with the short processing wait. become.
  • the molding request procedure can be performed electronically, such as by e-mail.
  • the molding section accepts a molding request and also accepts a delivery destination that delivers the actual molded article.
  • a device for supplying a real three-dimensional model to a customer by automatically performing three-dimensional input to molding has been described.
  • a method for supplying a real 3D model to a customer after coloring the formed 3D model will be described.
  • the uncolored real 3D model generated by the already described 3D model supply device is sent to the coloring side (coloring craftsman). Each craftsman performs a coloring operation on the sent real 3D model, and the colored 3D model is finally delivered to the customer.
  • the display device corresponds to, for example, a display of a personal computer.
  • the personal computer temporarily stores the sent three-dimensional shape data, generates an image from an arbitrary viewpoint according to the instruction of the coloring craftsman based on the temporarily stored data, and displays the image on the display or more.
  • the display is a stereoscopic display. Specifically, there is a three-dimensional display using a liquid crystal shirt or modified glasses, or a three-dimensional display without glasses using a lenticular lens or a parallax barrier.
  • the delivery destination desired by the customer can be input, and this delivery destination is printed on a label and sent to a coloring artist together with the actual three-dimensional model before coloring. You. Naturally, this day is sent to the coloring craftsman via the network, and the coloring craftsman may print the label. Also in this case, there are a plurality of craftsmen who perform coloring, and it is needless to say that it is preferable to perform the scheduling described above.
  • a part formed based on data inputted individually only for the head may be used, and a body prepared by combining parts prepared in advance may be used.
  • the parts prepared in advance may be the torso of a commercially available doll.
  • neck parts head-incorporated parts
  • the neck part has a shape that can be fixed to the body of the doll.
  • the neck part has a shape that can be attached to the doll head.
  • the doll head, neck parts, and body are connected to form a doll.
  • the head can be rotated with respect to the neck like a general doll.
  • clothes are usually put on the doll, but at this time, at least a part of the neck part usually goes out of the clothes with the head. If the material of the neck part and the material of the head are different, a sense of incongruity occurs, so it is desirable that these materials are the same.
  • the three-dimensional shape data itself without creating a real object model based on the input three-dimensional shape data.
  • Specific fields of use include marriage agencies and 3D product catalogs for Inn Yuichi Net.
  • the permitted viewpoint range is defined by guest users and regular members. It is also preferable to provide a difference in the surroundings. This will increase your willingness to become a regular member.
  • the same person when inputting, the same person must input multiple images with various expressions, and display the 3D shape data of multiple expressions one after another according to the viewer's request. Is preferred. In this case, it is possible to display multiple facial expression data of a person at high speed by using the same data for the torso of the person and replacing only the face part and displaying it. .
  • the three-dimensional shape of the face is deformed (moving the mouth) in accordance with the voice, and the three-dimensional shape is displayed as if it were emitting sound. Is possible, and such a display method is also suitable.
  • the input three-dimensional shape data is registered in the database, and the attribute information thereof is recorded. Attribute information depends on the application, but in the case of a marriage agency, in addition to height, weight, and body size, personal preferences, hobbies, and educational background information are equivalent.
  • the product information such as product size and color information, as well as product specifications and prices, correspond to attribute information.
  • the size information can be easily extracted automatically from the obtained three-dimensional shape data, and the automatically extracted information may be registered as an attribute as it is.
  • the thumbnail images besides the three-dimensional shape data are managed on a data basis.
  • thumbnail images Generate an image viewed from a specific viewpoint based on the three-dimensional shape data, and use this as a thumbnail image.
  • a system that records the number of accesses to each data and charges / refunds based on this is suitable.
  • the database contains information on the refunds related to each data. Then, the number of accesses per day is totaled on a monthly basis, and according to the number of accesses, charging / refund processing is performed on the charging / refunding target.
  • the product power evening log for those who have gained more access, it may be judged that the advertising effect has been appropriate, and a higher billing method may be used.
  • a method is conceivable in which a fixed amount is paid to the data supply system at the time of database registration, and the larger the number of accesses, the greater the refund. The latter is based on the idea that a penalty is imposed on data storage that is not accessed and used. In some cases, the refund may be regarded as a reward.
  • a three-dimensional display device is one of the most suitable for displaying a three-dimensional shape.
  • it is extremely effective to input not only voices but also three-dimensional motion information. Since the human body generates motion at joints, the input 3D shape data is cut into joints and made into parts accordingly. If the relative motion information for each part is recorded, the motion information can be recorded efficiently. Then, when presenting a 3D image to the customer, the 3D shape data is moved so that it moves in units of each part based on the input motion data. If displayed, very effective three-dimensional image presentation can be performed.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif permettant de fournir avec efficacité un modèle tridimensionnel réel à des clients. Selon ce dispositif, une unité d'entrée de données (10) obtient des données de forme tridimensionnelle d'un objet. Les données sont gérées par un serveur connecté à un réseau pour sélectionner une unité de mise en forme correcte (14) qui forme un modèle tridimensionnel réel en fonction des données. Les clients sont automatiquement avisés de la fin de cette mise en forme par des panneaux d'affichage (260) ou par des téléphones cellulaires (261).
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